N40371 - 1978 Balloon Works Firefly 6B Aircraft Registration

1978 BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 6B

Aircraft Description

N40371 is a 1978 Balloon Works FIREFLY 6B, a none aircraft registered to Bowman James A in Oklahoma City, OK. The registration certificate was issued on October 10, 1989. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a None NONE engine, N40371 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4BB2D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40371 was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Balloon Works is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 635 Balloon Works aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the FIREFLY 6B model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N40371. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1978
Manufacturer
BALLOON WORKS
Model
FIREFLY 6B
Type Aircraft
Balloon
Cruise Speed
67 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 10, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
BOWMAN JAMES A
Address
2500 SW 92ND
City
OKLAHOMA CITY
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73159
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51135455
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4BB2D

Additional Details

Registration
N40371
Serial Number
6738
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00901114

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC